I Call Fives- I Call FivesReview By Dani Jamieson

As far as technical aspects go- I Call Fives has got it. They’ve got their rhythm down pat. And even though their songs are all played at one-hundred and eighty miles per hour, the songs are well put together and fun. Unfortunately- there is a downside to everything. Though this band has got their act together- I sense a lack in creativity, here’s why: This upcoming statement many sound like a joke, but I don’t care; Pop-punk is a very, VERY difficult genre of music. The reason being- often times you find the same tempo, chords, arrangements, vocal melodies, etc. in pop-punk songs because those simple, energetic powerchords and rough, high-pitch vocals can only have so many different combinations before they cross the genre line into being rock, alternative, etc. Anyway…I digress from the review. But there is a point to all of this! The main point is- I have to give these guys credit because one can definitely see talent in them. The songs on their new self-titled album are catchy and fun. They’re one of those bands that when their songs come on the radio, you don’t mind them and are willing to listen to them. You can tell they are hardworking and really put their spirits into their work…either that or the whole band just lived off of espressos throughout the making of the entire album (listen to the whole album- you’ll see what I mean). I truly have faith in these guys though- I can see a change of more creativity in some of the songs on the album. “The Fall Guy” has a catchy guitar riff, energetic guitar solo, and has the more unique vocal melody of all the songs. “Two Sides To Every Story” is another dime what with it’s fun intro that makes you feel like you’re riding on a carousel with friends all while in the glow of a summer sunset. All in all- the album is fun and worth the download (or the actual getting-off-your-ass-and-buying-the-album-at-the-record-store). It’s a great fix for a rainy day, to cheer someone (or yourself) up, or to get some energy in you so you can do all of those chores that mom asked you to do about a week ago. Seeing I Call Fives in concert would actually be a beautiful highlight to anyone’s summer…and now’s your chance! They’re on Warped Tour, mutha’uckas! Get your tickets now to support these awesome guys...and a little crowd-surfing during their set never done anyone wrong.